Public Policy Committee Update

The Chamber has offered support to the Safe Parking program, which plays an important role in helping homeless individuals transition to housing before they end up on the streets. At last month’s Public Policy Committee meeting on December 16th, the committee welcomed guest speakers Kristine Schwarz, Sara Grasso, and Cassie Roach with New Beginnings. The group shared information about the…

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Carpinterian of the Year Nominations & Jr. Carpinterian of the Year Applications Due January 21st

Don’t forget to submit your nominations for Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year before January 21st. Applications for nominations for Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year can be found on the Chamber website or it can be picked up at Meister & Nunes office at 1101-B Eugenia Place,…

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Randy Rowse to be Sworn in as Santa Barbara Mayor on January 11

On Tuesday January 11, 2022, Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber endorsed candidate, Randy Rowse, will be sworn in as Santa Barbara’s 51st Mayor. The Chamber is looking forward to the continued partnership with the City of Santa Barbara on advocating for and implementing pro-business policies to create an environment where businesses flourish, residents thrive and…

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Chamber Seeks Feedback from Businesses to Address Modifications to the Emergency Economic Recovery Ordinance

The Chamber is seeking the participation of downtown businesses on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 3 to 4 PM to solicit feedback that can then be presented on behalf of the business community to the council.  The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a State Street Business Roundtable workshop to draft feedback for…

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria

Last month the Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Girls Inc. of Carpinteria. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2021 and unveiled new murals painted of extraordinary women throughout history to inspire future generations. The mission of Girls Inc. of Carpinteria is to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Their programs empower girls and women to…

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Carpinteria Community Awards Gala

The Chamber is excited to continue the long-standing tradition of honoring a Carpinterian and Jr. Carpinterian of the Year at its upcoming awards gala on March 12, 2022. We are currently accepting nominations for both awards that will be due on January 21st. Two Educators of the Year will also be recognized by the Carpinteria…

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Nominations for Carpinterian of the Year now available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2021 CONTACT: Berlin Garcia, Communications Coordinator Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce Phone: 805.967.2500 Email: Berlin@SBSCChamber.com _______________________________________________________________________ Nominations for Carpinterian of the Year now available Carpinteria CA –The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber is excited to continue the long-standing tradition of honoring a Carpinterian of the Year and Jr. Carpinterian…

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South Coast Legislative Update

Last Friday, December 10th, the Chamber hosted our virtual South Coast Legislative Update. The Chamber was joined by Supervisor Gregg Hart and Senator Monique Limón, and heard remarks from Congressman Salud Carbajal. Congressman Carbajal opened by acknowledging the significant impacts the pandemic has had on local businesses and the different funding programs that the federal government has worked to…

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Business 2 Business Networking Event Recap & Updates

The Chamber hosted the last Virtual B2B Networking event earlier today with special sponsor presentation by CARP Growers. Thank you CARP Growers for a wonderful presentation. To learn more about CARP Growers, click here. The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of our in-person Business-2-Business Networking on Thursday, January…

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